How Can I Help?

. . . With Your Donations

Over one-third of our fundraising each year comes from your generous monetary donations. Your vital charitable giving will go directly to maintaining our current operation as well as to the development of new programs that will enhance our communities. Family Service is a 501(c) 3 agency and all donations made are tax-deductible.

To donate online:
This is the fastest and easiest way to make a BIG impact. Simply click on the Donate button found below the navigation bar on every page of this site and follow the onscreen instructions.

To donate by mail:
Write out a check to Family Service and mail to us at:

Family Service, Attn: Dennis Skolnik
777 Central Avenue
Highland Park, IL 60035

To donate supplies or materials:
Your money, of course, is much appreciated but we also accept donations of materials and supplies for school, office and art projects as well as for Nuestro Verano. We are ways looking for local vendors to donate their services to make these moments memorable.

Please call our headquarters at 847-432-4981 for more information.

. . . With Your Time

We offer many volunteer opportunities to suit your interests and time. Our volunteers play a critical role in accomplishing our mission. By helping others, you experience a satisfaction and joy that enhances your own life. Please consider:

Bilingual tutoring of children and teens at the Nuestro Center family resource center in Highwood
Leading a recreational activity or teaching a bilingual educational workshop at Nuestro Center
Serving as a board member on one of four boards
Joining an ad hoc committee to offer your expertise on planning a special event, such as our annual board meeting or fundraising benefit
Providing time-limited, task-specific administrative support, such as filling in for secretarial staff on vacation, serving as a computer programmer, grant writer, archivist, agency photographer or newsletter reporter
In the summers, Nuestro Verano summer camp always needs assistance in chaperoning field trips around the Chicagoland area

Please call our headquarters at 847-432-4981 for more information.